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Is this PSU good for 4870x2??

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offwithhishead31   11-16-2008 at 07:48:50 AM

Hey, i'm building a new system and just wondering if my PSU is a good choice for the 4870 x2.

XION Supernova XON-800R14N 800W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Modular Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817190016

Too much? Too little? Just Right?

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vouslavous   11-17-2008 at 02:16:01 AM
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It's more than enough. However if I were you i would go with a more well known brand Corsair, Antec, OCZ. A 600-700 watt PSU should be more than enough

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offwithhishead31   11-17-2008 at 02:37:53 AM
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Thanks, Appreciate that!

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IndigoMoss   11-17-2008 at 03:33:37 AM
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I'd go with this one. It has the same specs as the one you posted, and is made by ABS. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817814015

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dirtmountain   11-17-2008 at 07:32:02 AM
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The HD4870x2 uses 264w of power at load, with the rest of your system a 650w would probably run it, but with overclocking, possible RAID, case fans, RAM etc. you're better off going with a quality 750w to keep it in the efficient part of it's power band. The Corsair 750w and PC Power and Cooling 750 are both $100 after rebates and with free shipping at Newegg right now and both get great reviews across the board, go with one of them.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703009

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offwithhishead31   11-17-2008 at 06:59:18 PM
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I heard its better to have a Modular PSU. Is this true? If so, why? Should i get one and which one would you perfer?

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